Location
Seattle WA
Job Type
Full-Time Regular

Position Overview
Our client, a company with high-volume blue-collar labor hiring needs, is seeking a Talent Acquisition Specialist to support full-cycle recruiting efforts. This role partners with hiring managers to develop recruiting strategies, source qualified candidates, manage the hiring process, and ensure a positive candidate experience while maintaining compliance with all applicable employment laws.

Job Details

  • Pay Rate: $35–$40/hr
  • Employment Type: Temp to Hire
  • Location: In-office, Monday–Friday
  • Hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Focus of the Role
This position is centered on high-volume recruiting for blue-collar labor roles across multiple positions — no specialized technical skills required for the hires themselves, just reliable candidates ready to work.

Key Responsibilities

  • Partner with hiring managers to understand staffing needs and develop effective recruiting strategies
  • Manage the full-cycle recruitment process: sourcing, screening, interviewing, reference checks, offer coordination, and onboarding support
  • Build and maintain candidate pipelines through job boards, networking, employee referrals, social media, and other sourcing channels
  • Review resumes, evaluate candidates, and recommend qualified applicants for open positions
  • Coordinate interviews and maintain clear communication with candidates and hiring managers
  • Maintain accurate applicant and position data within the ATS
  • Analyze recruiting metrics and generate regular reporting on hiring activity and performance
  • Support workforce planning initiatives using recruiting data and enterprise tools
  • Support employer branding initiatives
  • Ensure recruiting practices comply with federal, state, and local employment laws, including Affirmative Action requirements
  • Support additional HR initiatives and special projects as needed

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university required
  • 2–4 years of recruiting/talent acquisition experience in a high-volume environment
  • Experience recruiting within transportation, hospitality, manufacturing, food service, or similar industries highly preferred
  • Knowledge of federal and state employment laws and recruiting best practices
  • Strong organizational skills with ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
  • Excellent communication, interpersonal, and relationship-building skills
  • Experience with ATS platforms and recruiting metrics/reporting
  • Multilingual skills highly desirable
  • PHR or SPHR certification a plus
  • Ability to travel up to 25% as needed

What You'll Bring

  • Strong sourcing and interviewing skills
  • Excellent attention to detail and organizational abilities
  • Ability to build relationships with hiring managers and candidates
  • Analytical mindset with experience using recruiting data to drive hiring decisions
  • Commitment to providing an exceptional candidate experience while supporting organizational hiring goals
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